Barbara Bagshaw


Barbara Bagshaw is an American politician who has served as a member of the Maine House of Representatives since December 7, 2022, where she represents Maine's 106th House district. During the 2025 election, Bagshaw was the subject of scrutiny when she was found to have been present during the January 6 United States Capitol attack. Bagshaw has denied entering any buildings, or participating in any of the violence during the event.

Electoral history

She was elected on November 8, 2022, in the 2022 Maine House of Representatives election. She assumed office on December 7, 2022.

Maine House

As a legislator, Bagshaw has advocated for various controversial bills during her tenure. Proposals sponsored or cosponsored by Bagshaw have included the reintroduction of single-use plastic bags, religious exemptions for students from vaccinations, and the abolition of same-day voter registration.